Egyptian Rising Star Kareem Ahmed Makes Waves at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah, the celebrated Egyptian footballer, continues to capture headlines with his stellar performances for Liverpool. However, another Egyptian at the club, Kareem Ahmed, is quietly carving his path as a promising young talent. At just 17, Ahmed is gaining recognition in Liverpool’s youth ranks and is deemed a potential future star for the club.

Salah is leading Liverpool to a significant Premier League title push, making headlines with his impressive statistics. Currently, both he and Omar Marmoush are the only Egyptians in Europe’s top five leagues with over ten goals and ten assists this season. Amid speculation about Salah’s future beyond his current contract, Kareem Ahmed represents the continuity of Egyptian football talent at Liverpool.

Kareem Ahmed, currently thriving with Liverpool’s U18 team, has made a significant impact this season. He recently scored against Birmingham City in the U18 Premier League Cup, contributing to a 3-1 victory, and bringing his goal tally to five this season. Ahmed boasts seven goal contributions in 13 matches with five in his last five games, highlighting an impressive upward trajectory.

Ahmed’s strong performance has seen him rank high in key metrics within the U18 Premier League, notably being among the top five for smart passes and boasting a highly effective dribble success rate of 78.25%, positioning him as the third best in the league. These accomplishments indicate that he is on the cusp of promotion to Liverpool’s U21 team, and potentially to the first team in due course.

Known for his versatility, Ahmed can play as a right-winger, akin to Salah, but excels as a number 10 in the U18 squad. This positional flexibility may provide him with more opportunities to break into Liverpool’s first team, where manager Arne Slot is yet to find his ideal choice for the number 10 role. There is speculation that Ahmed may eventually fulfill this position.

As Liverpool continues its pursuit of the Premier League title under Arne Slot, Kareem Ahmed remains a notable young figure in their stable of talent, poised potentially to make significant contributions in the future. His progress is watched with keen interest, offering a glimpse into Liverpool’s promising future beyond their current stars.